TM 5-4320-302-14Table 4-2. Organizational Maintenance TroubleshootingMALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTION1. ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK OR CRANKS VERY SLOWLYWARNINGCAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIESSevere burns or blindness may result if battery electrolyte comes incontact with skin or eyes. Rinse skin and eyes thoroughly with coldwater if in contact with electrolyte.BATTERIES GENERATE FLAMMABLE GASLeave battery vent plugs installed while battery is being charged.Charge battery in a well-ventilated area.Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-producing equipment inthe vicinity of charging battery.Step 1. Check for weak batteries or dirty, corroded, or loose battery cable connections:a. Remove battery box cover and check batteries with hydrometer.NOTEDistilled water or a good grade drinking water (excludingmineral water) may be used.Add distilled water to batteries as needed. Recharge batteries orreplace if defective.4-26 Change 2
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